Medical Colleges in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka

9 medical institutions in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka hold a current approval from NMC. Between them they list 12 approved courses. Their listed courses carry a total approved intake of 2,996 seats. The largest by intake are Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (438), A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore (404), K. S. Hegde Medical Academy (389).

NMC approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 12 September 2026.

Statistics for this listing
Who runs them
Private8State University1
  • Private: 8
  • State University: 1

Ownership as classified by the approving body.

What they are approved to teach
M.B.B.S.9MD - Paediatrics8MS - General…8MD - General…8MS - Orthopaedics8MD - Psychiatry8MD - Dermatology…8MD - Pathology8
  • M.B.B.S.: 9
  • MD - Paediatrics: 8
  • MS - General Surgery: 8
  • MD - General Medicine: 8
  • MS - Orthopaedics: 8
  • MD - Psychiatry: 8
  • MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy: 8
  • MD - Pathology: 8

Institutions approved for each course. One institution may be approved for several.

  • A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore

    Ownership: PrivateDakshina Kannada, Karnataka

    MD /MS·PG Diploma·MBBS

    Details
    AddressA.j. Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Nh-66, Kuntikana, Dakshina Kannada, Mangaluru - 575004 (karnataka)
    PIN575004
    DistrictDakshina Kannada
    StateKarnataka
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
    Approved byNMC
    NMC IDKA/001/P/3
    Courses & intake (24)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalPG DiplomaDiploma in Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases1NMC approvedsource records approval upto when diploma granted on or after 2017.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology16NMC approvedsource records approval upto For 3 seats on or after May, 2011. Recognized for 3 to 5 seats on or after,2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 5 to 8. Seats increase from 8 to 12 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. 04 additional seat granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Bio-Chemistry3NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after May, 2012.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy8NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after May, 2012. Recognized for 1 to 2 seats on or after,2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3. 03 to 05 (2) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22. 03 additional seat granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Emergency Medicine3NMC approvedsource records approval upto 3 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Forensic Medicine/Forensic Medicine & Toxicology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine20NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after May, 2012. Recognized for seat increase from 4 to 8 when degree granted on or after June, 2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 8 to 12, 12 to 16 (4) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22. 04 additional seat granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Microbiology2NMC approved
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics12NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after May,2012. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3. Recognized for increase of seats from 3 to 4. Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 6. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pathology5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after May, 2011. Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 5.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pharmacology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats when degree granted on or after May, 2012. Recognized for 3 to 4 seats when degree granted on or after,2014.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Physiology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after May, 2012.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Psychiatry3NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2019, 01 to 03 (2) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology15NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after May, 2012. Recognized for seats increased from 2 to 5 when degree granted on or after June, 2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 5 to 8. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radiotherapy/ Radiation Oncology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2019. Recognized for increase of seats from 01 to 03 when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine4NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after May, 2012.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after May, 2012. Recognized for 1 to 2 seats on or after,2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3. 2 additional seat granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ent5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after May,2012. Recognized for seats increased 1 to 2 when degree granted on or after June 2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3. Seats increased from 3 to 5 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery12NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after May, 2012. Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 8. Seats increase from 8 to 12 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics & Gynaecology10NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after May, 2012. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 6. 4 additional seat granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics10NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats on or after May, 2011. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3 seats on or after,2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 3 to 4. Seats increased from 4 to 8 u/s 10(A) from 2018-19. Recognized for increased intake of 04 to 08 seats.02 additional seat granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.250NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 100 seats. Recognized for increase of seats from 100 to 150. COR granted for one(01) year for 2022-23 only. Permitted for admission for 2023-24. Annual renewal permission granted for 150 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25. LOP granted for increase of 50 MBBS seats (150-200) for the AY 2024-25. [...]
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Anatomy4NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after May, 2012.
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Ophthalmology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after May, 2012. Recognized for 1 to 2 seats on or after,2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3. Seats increased from 3 to 4 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    Total intake404
    Official site
  • Alvas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre

    Ownership: PrivateDakshina Kannada, Karnataka

    MBBS

    Details
    AddressTenkamijar Village, Moodubidire Taluk, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka
    DistrictDakshina Kannada
    StateKarnataka
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
    Approved byNMC
    NMC IDKA/073/P/3
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.150NMC approvedsource records approval upto LoP dated 03.08.2026 granted for establishment of new medical college with annual intake of 150 MBBS Seats for AY 2026-27.
    Official site
  • Father Muller's College, Mangalore

    Ownership: PrivateDakshina Kannada, Karnataka

    Doctoral·MD /MS·MBBS

    Details
    AddressFather Muller Medical College, Kankanady, Mangalore-575002 (karnataka)
    DistrictDakshina Kannada
    StateKarnataka
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationMangalore University, Mangalore
    Approved byNMC
    AISHE codeC-16861
    NMC IDKA/021/P/4
    Courses & intake (28)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Nephrology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Neurology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Oncology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto Permission granted for starting the course with 2 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Surgical Oncology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto Permission granted for starting the course with 2 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Urology/Genito-Urinary Surgery2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2017, 01 to 02 (1) Seats increased in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch.- Surgical Gastroenterology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto Permission granted for starting the course with 2 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology13NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats. Recognized for increased of seats from 4 to 6 from 2017 onwards. (Previously under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences). [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Bio-Chemistry2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after June, 2011
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Community Medicine4NMC approvedsource records approval upto 4 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy7NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 5 seats by nomenclature Skin & VD.(Previously under Manglore Univ. and MAHE Univ.). Recognized for increase of seats from 5 to 7 after conversion of 2 diploma seats into degree seats from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Emergency Medicine3NMC approvedsource records approval upto Permission granted for starting the course with 3 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine15NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 8 seats. Recognized for increase of seats from 8 to 11. (Previously under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences). 11(Eleven) to 15(Fifteen) seats have been increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28(1) (2) and 61(2) of NMC Act 2019 during A/Y 2023-2024.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Microbiology5NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after May, 2011. Recognized for seats increased from 2 to 5 when degree granted on or after May, 2015.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics8NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats. Recognized for seats increased from 2 to 4 when degree granted on or after May 2013.Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 7 from 2017 onwards. (Previously under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences). [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pathology12NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats. Recognized for seats increased from 4 to 8 when degree granted on or after May 2015. 4 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pharmacology5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or May, 2012. Recognized for seats increase from 2 to 5 when degree granted on or after May, 2015.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Physiology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto from 2014-15 u/s 10(A).
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Psychiatry9NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats. Previously under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 6 after conversion of 2 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20, 7 to 9 (2) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology8NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after 2005. Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 5 after conversion of 1 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20. Five (5) to Eight (8) seats have been increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28 (1) (2) and 61 (2) of NMC Act. during Academic Year 2023 - 2024.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radiotherapy/ Radiation Oncology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seats when degree granted on or after 2014. Recommended for recognition for increase of seats from 1 to 3.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ent5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2003. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3 after conversion of 1 diploma seats into degree seats from 2020-21. 2 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery12NMC approvedsource records approval upto (Previously under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences). Eight (8) to Twelve (12) seats have been increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28 (1) (2) and 61 (2) of NMC Act. during Academic Year 2023 - 2024.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics & Gynaecology9NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 5. (Previously under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences). Recognized for increase of seats from 5 to 6 after conversion of 1 diploma seats into degree seats from 2020-21. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics9NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat. Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 5. Recognised for increase of seats from 5 to 7. Prev.under Rajiv Gandhi University of H.S. Recognized for increase of seats from 7 to 9 after conversion of 2 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20.
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.150NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 100 seats. Recognised for increase of seats from 100 to 150 when degree granted on or after January, 2017. COR granted for one(01) year for 2022-23 only. Permitted for admission for 2023-24. Annual renewal permission granted for 150 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25. [...]
    MedicalUnknownM. Ch - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery3NMC approvedsource records approval upto Permission granted for starting the course with 3 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Anatomy2NMC approvedsource records approval upto from 2014-15 u/s 10(A).
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Ophthalmology5NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after Dec2007. 3 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    Total intake303
    Official site
  • K. S. Hegde Medical Academy

    Ownership: State UniversityDakshina Kannada, Karnataka

    Doctoral·MD /MS·MBBS

    Details
    AddressK.s. Hegde Medical Academy, Nithyanandanagar Deralakatte, Mangalore - 575018 (karnataka)
    DistrictDakshina Kannada
    StateKarnataka
    OwnershipState University
    AffiliationNITTE Unversity, Mangalore
    Approved byNMC
    AISHE codeC-19319
    NMC IDKA/029/P/4
    Courses & intake (22)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Urology/Genito-Urinary Surgery3NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2019, 1 to 3 (2) Seats increased in Academic Year 2021-22
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology16NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seat when degree granted on or after May, 2009 (Prev. under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences). (Recognized for seats increased from 4 to 10 when degree granted on or after April 2015. Permitted for increase of seats from 10 to 16 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Bio-Chemistry3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2014. Recognize for increase of seats from 2 to 3.(Prev. under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences).
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after May, 2012. Recognized for seat increase from 1 to 2 when degree granted on or after May, 2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3.(Prev. under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences). [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Forensic Medicine/Forensic Medicine & Toxicology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2015. Recognize for increase of seats from 2 to 4.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine17NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2012. (Previously under Rajiv Gandhi University on or after May, 2009). Recognized for increase of seats from 02 to 06 when degree granted on or after,2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 06 to 12. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Microbiology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014. (Previously under RGUHS)
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics9NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after May, 2009.(Prev. under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences) Recognized for 2 to 3 seats on or after,2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 3 to 4. Seats increased from 4 to 9 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pathology5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or May, 2012(previously under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences). Recognized for seat increase from 2 to 4 when degree granted on or after April, 2015. Recognize for increase of seats from 4 to 5.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pharmacology5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after 2014. Recognised for increase of seats from 4 to 5.(Previously under RGUHS)
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Physiology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2014. Recognize for increase of seats from 2 to 4.(Prev. under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences).
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Psychiatry5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 2. (Previously under RGUHS). Permitted for increase of seats from 2 to 5 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology8NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2012. Previously under Rajiv Gandhi University. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 5. Permitted for increase of seats from 5 to 8 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Respiratory Medicine2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after 2014. Recognize for increase of seats from 4 to 5.(Prev. under RGUHS)
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ent8NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2012. (Previously under Rajiv Gandhi University on or after May, 2009). Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 3 seats on or after,2014. Recognize for increase of seats from 3 to 4. Permitted for increase of seats from 4 to 8 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery12NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2012. (Previously under Rajiv Gandhi University on or after May, 2009). Recognized for increase of seats from 02 to 06 when degree granted on or after,2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 06 to 12.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics & Gynaecology6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2012. (Previously under Rajiv Gandhi University on or after May, 2009). Recognized for seats increased from 1 to 4 when degree granted on or after May 2014. Permitted for increase of seats from 4 to 6 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics9NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2012. Previously under Rajiv Gandhi University on or after May, 2010. Recognized for seats increased from 2 to 4 on or after May 2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 5. Seats increased from 5 to 9 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.250NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 100 seats. Recognized for increase of seats from 100 to 150. Increase of 100 MBBS seats from 150 to 250 have been permitted during Academic Year 2023- 2024 u/s 26 (1) (b) (c), (d) 28 (1) (2) (3) and 61 (2) of NMC Act. 2019. Annual renewal permission granted for 250 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25. [...]
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Anatomy4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats when degree granted on or after 2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 3 to 4. (Previously under RGUHS)
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Ophthalmology6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2012. (Previously under Rajiv Gandhi University on or after May, 2010). Recognized for 1 to 2 seats on or after,2014. Recognized for seats increased from 2 to 4 when degree granted on or after April, 2015. Seats increased from 4 to 6 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    Total intake389
    Official site
  • Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore

    Ownership: PrivateDakshina Kannada, Karnataka

    MD /MS·MBBS

    Details
    AddressMangalore-thokkotta-konaje University Road, Kotekar Village, Deralakatte-575018 (karnataka)
    PIN575018
    DistrictDakshina Kannada
    StateKarnataka
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
    Approved byNMC
    NMC IDKA/032/P/3
    Courses & intake (14)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology7NMC approvedsource records approval upto 3 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22. 4 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy8NMC approvedsource records approval upto Four seats are permitted in the academic year 2022-23. 4 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Emergency Medicine8NMC approvedsource records approval upto Four seats are permitted in the academic year 2022-23. 4 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine9NMC approvedsource records approval upto 5 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22. 4 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics7NMC approvedsource records approval upto 3 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22. 4 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pathology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 26 (1) (a( (b), 28 )1) (2) and 61 (2) of NMC Act, 2029 during Academic Year 2023 - 2024.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Psychiatry3NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 26 (1) (a( (b), 28 )1) (2) and 61 (2) of NMC Act, 2029 during Academic Year 2023 - 2024.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis7NMC approvedsource records approval upto 3 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22. 4 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Respiratory Medicine6NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22. 4 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery9NMC approvedsource records approval upto 5 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22. 4 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics and Gynaecology7NMC approvedsource records approval upto 3 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22. 4 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ophthalmology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 26 (1) (a( (b), 28 )1) (2) and 61 (2) of NMC Act, 2029 during Academic Year 2023 - 2024.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics7NMC approvedsource records approval upto 3 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22. 4 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.250NMC approvedsource records approval upto granted renewal of permission u/s 10(A) for 2020-21. Recognized for 150 seats only in respect of the students admitted in 2016-17 for academic year 2021-22. Recognized for one(01) year for 2022-23 only. Permitted for admission for 2023-24. [...]
    Total intake334
    Official site
  • Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

    Ownership: PrivateDakshina Kannada, Karnataka

    MD /MS·MBBS

    Details
    AddressKasturba Medical College, Mangaluru P.o. Box 53, Light House Hill Road P.o. Mangaluru - 575001, Karnataka
    DistrictDakshina Kannada
    StateKarnataka
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationManipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
    Approved byNMC
    AISHE codeC-7251
    NMC IDKA/035/P/3
    Courses & intake (23)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology19NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 10 seats. Previously under Manglore University, Mysore University and MAHE Univ. Recognized for increase of seats from 10 to 15 after conversion of 5 diploma seats into degree seats from 2020-21. 4 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Bio-Chemistry6NMC approvedsource records approval upto Previously under Manglore University, Mysore University and MAHE Univ.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy3NMC approvedsource records approval upto Previously under Manglore Univ. and MAHE Univ. 1 to 3 (2) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Emergency Medicine3NMC approvedsource records approval upto Permission granted for starting the course with 3 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Forensic Medicine5NMC approvedsource records approval upto Five seats are permitted in the academic year 2022-23.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine30NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 20 seats (Previously under Manglore University, Mysore University and MAHE Univ. ). Recognized for increase of seats from 20 to 22. 22 to 30 (8) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Microbiology8NMC approvedsource records approval upto Previously under Manglore University, Mysore University and MAHE Univ. ). Seats increased from 6 to 8 from 2012-13 u/2 10(A).
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics14NMC approvedsource records approval upto  for 5 seats (Previously under Manglore Univ. and MAHE Univ.). Recommended for recognition for increase of seats from 5 to 8. Recognized for increase of seats from 8 to 11 after conversion of 3 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pathology13NMC approvedsource records approval upto �for 6 seats. (Previously under Manglore University, Mysore University and MAHE Univ. Recognized for increase of seats from 6 to 13 after conversion of 7 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pharmacology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seat. Recognized for 2 to 3 seats on or after,2014.(Prev. under MAHE)
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Physiology5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seat. Seats increased from 3 to 5 u/s 10(A).(Previously under Manglore University, Mysore University and MAHE Univ.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Psychiatry2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology13NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2014.(Prev. under MAHE). Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 4. Permitted for increase of seats from 4 to 9 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. 4 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radiotherapy/ Radiation Oncology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Respiratory Medicine2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine4NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ent4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats. Previously under Manglore University, Mysore University and MAHE Univ. Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 5 after conversion of 1 diploma seats into degree seats from 2020-21. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery14NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 8 seats. Seats increased from 08 to 10 u/s 10(A) vide MCI letter dated 31.03.2011. (Previously under Manglore University, Mysore University and MAHE Univ. 4 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics & Gynaecology19NMC approvedsource records approval upto Previously under Manglore University, Mysore University and MAHE Univ. 10 to 15 (5) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22. 4 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics12NMC approvedsource records approval upto Previously under Manglore University, Mysore University and MAHE Univ, Two seats (Six to Eight) are permitted in academics year 2022-2023. 4 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.250NMC approvedsource records approval upto Annual renewal permission granted for 250 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25. Annual Renewal Permitted for 250 MBBS seats for AY 2025-26.
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Anatomy4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seat. Recognized for seats increased from 2 to 4 when degree granted on or after April 2015. (Previously under Manglore Univ. and MAHE Univ.)
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Ophthalmology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats (Previously under Manglore University, Mysore University and MAHE Univ.). Seats increased from 4 to 5 from 2012-13 u/s 10(A).
    Total intake438
    Official site
  • KVG Medical College Sullia

    Ownership: PrivateDakshina Kannada, Karnataka

    MD /MS·MBBS

    Details
    AddressK.v.g. Medical College & Hospital, , Sullia, Dakshina Kannada, Kurunjibag-574327( Karanataka)
    DistrictDakshina Kannada
    StateKarnataka
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore
    Approved byNMC
    AISHE codeC-40294
    NMC IDKA/030/P/3
    Courses & intake (20)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 02 seats when degree granted on or after June, 2013. Recognized for seats increased from 2 to 4 when degree granted on or after May 2015, 4 to 6 (2) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2014. Permitted for increase of seats from 2 to 4 u/s for 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Emergency Medicine2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine9NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after May, 2012. Recognized for 4 to 5 seats on or after, 2014. Permitted for increase of seats from 5 to 9 from the academic year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Microbiology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2011.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after May, 2012. Recommended for recognition for increase of seats from 2 to 3. Permitted for increase of seats from 3 to 6 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pathology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after May, 2011 for 3 seats. Recognized for 3 to 4 seats on or after,2014.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pharmacology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after June, 2011 for 2 seats. Recognized for 2 to 4 seats when degree granted on or after,2014.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Physiology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after June, 2011 . Recognized for seats increased from 2 to 3 when degree granted on or after June 2014.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Psychiatry2NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology8NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after May, 2013. Permitted for increase of seats from 2 to 4 u/s 10(A) from 2019-20. Recognized for increased intake of 02 to 04 seats when degree granted on or after 2022. 4 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Respiratory Medicine2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine3NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after June, 2011 for 2 seats. Recognised for increase of seats from 2 to 3.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ent2NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after may,2012. Recognized for increase from 1 to 2 when degree granted on or after 2020.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery8NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2012, 4 to 8 (4) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics & Gynaecology6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or May, 2012. Recognized for 2 to 3 seats when degree granted on or after,2014. Permitted for increase of seats from 3 to 6 u/s 10(A) from 2019-20. Recognized for increased intake of 03 to 06 seats when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics5NMC approvedsource records approval upto when granted on or after 2020. Two (2) to Five (5) seats have been increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28(1) (2) and 61(2) of NMC Act, 2019 during Academic Year 2023 -2024.
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.150NMC approvedsource records approval upto Continuation of recognition granted for 100 seats when degree awarded on or after 2019. Annual renewal permission granted for 100 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25. LOP granted for increase in intake of 50 MBBS Seats (from 100 to 150) for the Academic Year 2025-26. [...]
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Anatomy2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after June, 2011
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Ophthalmology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or May, 2012. Recognized for increase of seats from 01 to 03 when degree granted on or after 2022.
    Total intake231
    Official site
  • Srinivas Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Manglore

    Ownership: PrivateDakshina Kannada, Karnataka

    Doctoral·MD /MS·MBBS

    Details
    AddressSrinivas Institute Of Medical Sciences And Research Centre, Srinivas Nagar, Mukka, Surathkal, Mangalore-574146 (karnataka)
    DistrictDakshina Kannada
    StateKarnataka
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore
    Approved byNMC
    AISHE codeC-47323
    NMC IDKA/065/P/3
    Courses & intake (21)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Neuro Surgery2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Urology/Genito-Urinary Surgery2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2022. Permission granted for increase from 2 to 6 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Bio-Chemistry2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2015-16.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy7NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. Permission granted for increase from 2 to 3 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25. 4 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine18NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. Permission granted for increase from 5 to 14 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25. 4 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2022. Permission granted for increase from 2 to 6 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pathology6NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2020. 4 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pharmacology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2015-16.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Physiology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2015-16.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Psychiatry3NMC approvedsource records approval upto 3 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology12NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. Permission granted for increase from 4 to 10 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25. 2 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2015-16.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ent5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2022. 3 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery14NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. 4 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics & Gynaecology10NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. 4 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ophthalmology5NMC approvedsource records approval upto 1 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22. 4 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics9NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. 4 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.250NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after January, 2017 Annual renewal permission granted for 150 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25. LOP granted for increase Intake of 50 MBBS Seats (150-200) for the A.Y. 2024-2025. LOP granted for increase in intake of 50 MBBS Seats (from 200 to 250) for the Academic Year 2025-26. [...]
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Anatomy2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2015-16.
    Total intake367
    Official site
  • Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore

    Ownership: PrivateDakshina Kannada, Karnataka

    Doctoral·MD /MS·MBBS

    Details
    AddressUniversity Road, Deralakatte, Mangalore-575018 (karnataka)
    PIN575018
    DistrictDakshina Kannada
    StateKarnataka
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationYenepoya University (Deemed to be University)
    Approved byNMC
    NMC IDKA/072/P/3
    Courses & intake (28)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Nephrology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Onco Pathology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto Two seats are permitted in the academic year 2022-23
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Surgical Oncology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Urology/Genito-Urinary Surgery3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2017. Permitted for increase of seats from 1 to 3 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology9NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 06 when degree granted on or after April, 2013 (previously under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences on or after May 2008). Recognized for 6 to 9 seats on or after,2014.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Bio-Chemistry2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy8NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 2. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3. Permitted for increase of seats from 3 to 4 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. 4 additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Emergency Medicine2NMC approvedsource records approval upto two (2) seats u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28 (1) (2) and 61 (2) during 2023-2024.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Forensic Medicine/Forensic Medicine & Toxicology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine15NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 6 seats when degree granted on or after April, 2013(Previously under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences on or after May, 2008). Recognized for increase of seats from 6 to 8. Permitted for increase of seats from 8 to 12 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Geriatrics2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Microbiology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2015.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after May2008. Recognized for 2 to 4 seats on or after,2014. (Previously under RGUHS), 4 to 6 (2) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pathology10NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after May,2008. (Previously under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences on or after May, 2008). Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 6. Permitted for increase of seats from 6 to 10 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pharmacology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Physiology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2016.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Psychiatry5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats on or after April, 2013. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radiation Oncology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28 (1) (2) and 61 (2) during 2023-2024.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology10NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after May 2012. Recognized for 1 to 2 seats on or after,2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 4. Permitted for increase of seats from 4 to 7 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine4NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2015.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine3NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2008 (Previously under RGUHS). Permission granted for increase from 1 to 3 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ent5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after May, 2009. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 4 when degree granted on or after 2014. (Previously under RGUHS). Permitted for increase of seats from 4 to 5 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery10NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 6 seats when degree granted on or after April, 2013. (Previously under Rajiv Gandhi University on or after May, 2008). Recognised for increase of seats from 6 to 8. Recognized for increase of seats from 8 to 10.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics & Gynaecology6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after May 2008. (previously under Yenepoya University.) Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 6.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics7NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after April, 2013. (previously under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences on or after May, 2008). Recognised for increase of seats from 4 to 6. Recognized for increase of seats from 6 to 7.
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.250NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 100 seats. Recognized for increase of seats from 100 to 150. Permitted for increase of seats 150 to 250 u/s 26(1)(a)(b) & 28(1)(2) of the NMC Act, 2019 during Academic Year 2023 -2024. COR granted for one(01) year for 2022-23 only. [...]
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Anatomy2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Ophthalmology5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2008. Recognized for 2 to 3 seats on or after,2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 3 to 4. (Previously under RGUHS). Permitted for increase of seats from 4 to 5 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    Total intake380
    Official site

Frequently asked questions

How many medical colleges are there in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka?

9 medical institutions in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka hold a current approval from NMC. NMC approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 12 September 2026.

Where can I find the full list of NMC-approved medical colleges in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka?

This page is that list. Every institution shown holds a current approval from NMC, with its district and approved courses. Applications are made on each institution's own website, not here.

How many seats do medical colleges in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka have?

2,996 approved seats across 9 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.

What courses do medical colleges in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka offer?

The most widely approved are M.B.B.S. (9), MD - Paediatrics (8), MS - General Surgery (8), MD - General Medicine (8), MS - Orthopaedics (8), MD - Psychiatry (8). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

How many medical colleges in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka are government and how many are private?

Of the 9 institutions listed: 8 private, 1 state university. Ownership is taken from the regulator's own classification.

How current is this district listing?

Listings are rebuilt each time a regulator publishes a new approved-institution list, generally once or twice a year. Each page shows when its sources were last checked. Institutions that drop out of a new list are kept and marked rather than removed, because regulators sometimes restore them at the next cycle.

Where does this list come from?

NMC approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 12 September 2026. This screener publishes only what the approving body publishes, and shows when each list was last checked. It does not rank institutions or estimate fees. Applications are made on each institution's own website.